We all want the best for our children. We want them to grow up healthy and strong. We want them to get good jobs and be successful and we want them to be happy. Every child plays and gets hyper and distracted every now and then, it's a part of being a kid and of growing up. For those children that are overly hyper and get confused or distracted often, they may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. There are medicines and different therapies that can help with this, but many parents might wonder what else they can do to help their children. Some food may help ADHD and some other food may be good to limit or avoid for children with ADHD. Knowing the foods to eat and those to avoid can help in making children with this disorder, happier and healthier for a long time into the future.
According to Disabled World.com and an article about ADHD, some research has shown that some causes of ADHD may be due to diet and a deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals such as a deficiency of omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin C, zinc, and maybe even iron. Not getting enough Omega 3 fatty acids has been linked to some symptoms of ADHD and some children with ADHD show other symptoms of an Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency such as dry skin and hair, thirst, and frequent urination. Some studies have shown that children with ADHD that were given fish oil supplements shown some improvements.
Also, some studies have found that children with ADHD may have more food allergies and they lose vitamins due to be allergic to foods such as: wheat, corn, soy, citrus, chocolate, eggs, artificial colors and preservatives. Some children with ADHD may also be allergic to food dye and in studies when these foods were taken away, some symptoms showed improvement. Giving children with ADHD zinc and iron supplements seemed to improve symptoms in some cases.
It is important to stay away from food additives and anything children with ADHD may be allergic to; this may help improve the symptoms. It may also be helpful to add Vitamin C supplements because this may help to improve some symptoms. It is also important to consult a doctor about any other concerns and to continue medicines and regular routine checkups.
It is important for all of us to get enough vitamins and minerals to live long and happy lives but it may be even more important for those children with ADHD. Without certain vitamins and minerals, symptoms could get worse. This is why it is so important to eat a balanced diet and to exercise regularly. This way everyone can stay healthier and happier in the long run.
